Alex Naumov

Why Direct Ocean Carrier Contracts Matter in 2026

By Alex Naumov on January 21, 2026 at 10:47 AM

Behind every smooth international vehicle move there is one decisive factor most customers never see: who actually controls the ocean space. In 2026, that question increasingly comes down to whether your provider has direct ocean carrier contracts or is simply buying space through int …

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International Car Shipping Services Checklist (2026 Guide)

By Alex Naumov on January 21, 2026 at 10:40 AM

When you compare quotes from overseas car shipping companies, it can be hard to tell who actually offers a complete, professional service and who is just reselling space. The price line looks simple; the workflow behind it is not. This article breaks down a practical checklist of what …

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Direct vs Broker: Best International Car Shipping Model

By Alex Naumov on January 21, 2026 at 10:35 AM

When you start comparing quotes from overseas car shipping companies, you quickly discover something important: not every “international car shipper” actually ships cars. Some companies operate their own warehouses, loading crews, and carrier contracts. Others sit in the middle as pur …

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Best International Car Shipping Company in 2026

By Alex Naumov on January 21, 2026 at 10:31 AM

Choosing the best international car shipping company in 2026 is no longer just about getting the lowest rate. With changing port rules, tighter dangerous‑goods scrutiny for EVs, and busier global trade lanes, the real question is: which business model and setup actually delivers smoot …

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Pre‑Shipment EV Checklist for Exporting to Turkey

By Alex Naumov on January 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Shipping an electric vehicle from the USA to Turkey is very different from shipping a gasoline car. You are dealing with high‑voltage batteries, dangerous‑goods (DG) documentation, and Turkish customs rules that are still evolving for EVs. A missed step can mean weeks of delay or even …

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Shipping EVs vs Gas Cars to Turkey: Costs & Risks

By Alex Naumov on January 20, 2026 at 12:23 PM

Turkey’s passenger‑vehicle import taxes are commonly characterized as high because customs duty, Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV), Value Added Tax (VAT), and additional financial obligations can all apply to the same vehicle. For electric vehicles, battery‑related dangerous‑goods rules a …

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Electric Vehicle Taxes in Turkey: 2026 ÖTV & VAT Explained

By Alex Naumov on January 20, 2026 at 12:19 PM

Importing an electric vehicle into Turkey in 2026 means navigating one of the most demanding tax systems in the world—but for EVs, that system was reshaped by a mid-2025 reform that still leaves them better positioned than many gasoline cars. Turkey’s layered structure of customs duty …

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Ship Electric Vehicles to Turkey: Taxes, Costs & EV Prep Guide

By Alex Naumov on January 20, 2026 at 12:16 PM

Electric vehicles represent a growing segment of international car shipments, but shipping an EV to Turkey requires understanding a tax structure that changed in mid-2025, plus specialized battery safety protocols that do not apply to conventional vehicles. Whether you are relocating …

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Reduce Turkey Car Shipping Delays With Better Documents

By Alex Naumov on January 19, 2026 at 11:55 AM

In West Coast Shipping’s experience, many avoidable Turkey car‑shipping delays don’t happen at sea—they happen on paper. A container can cross the Atlantic in 25–41 days, but a missing title, late AES filing, or incomplete Turkish customs packet can add weeks on either side of that oc …

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Phases That Drive Real Turkey Car Shipping Timelines

By Alex Naumov on January 19, 2026 at 11:52 AM

When shipping a car to Turkey, the timeline is not one continuous blur of “in transit”—it is a sequence of distinct phases: warehouse intake, sailing, customs clearance, and final release. Each of these stages has its own clock, and understanding how they link together is crucial if y …

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